7 February 2025

Crematorium wins national building excellence award

Lelley Fields Crematorium in Preston has won a national building award. Opened in February 2022, the £9.6 million facility was named the Best Public or ...
Posted in Lelley, News, Preston

Lights out at ‘picture palace’

by Ray Duffill Keeping Mum is the next – and last – show at the “Preston Picture Palace” later this month. “Keeping Mum is a ...
Posted in Community News, Preston

Teenagers killed in New Year crash named

Two teenagers who died after a crash in Preston on New Year’s Day have been named by their families. William Herbert, 16, from Howden, died ...
Posted in News, Preston

Church packed for Songbirds Nativity

by Ray Duffill Angels, shepherds, wise folk and barnyard animals of all kinds dominated the scene at the Songbirds Christmas Nativity in St Augustine’s Church, ...
Posted in Community News, Hedon, Preston

Lions bring Santa’s sleigh to town and villages

Holderness Lions are once again bringing Santa’s Sleigh to Hedon and nearby villages, continuing the cherished annual tradition. Children will eagerly await a glimpse of ...
Posted in Hedon, News, Preston, Thorngumbald

WI members complete huge poppy cascade project

by Ray Duffill Preston WI members have been busy this year knitting and crocheting poppies for a poppy cascade to adorn the village’s All Saints ...
Posted in News, Preston

Pupil awarded Blue Peter badge for bike donation

by Rebecca Hannant A year eight student at Holderness Academy has been awarded a Blue Peter badge after helping to raise money and awareness for ...
Posted in News, Preston

Family fun and safety day at village fire station

Preston Fire Station will host an open day later this month. The station will welcome visitors between 10.30am and 3pm on Saturday, October 26. A ...
Posted in News, Preston

School to hold public consultation on sixth form closure

by Andrew Spence Holderness Academy has announced it is holding a public consultation on the proposed closure of its sixth form. In a letter sent ...
Posted in News, Preston

Show committee hands donations to good causes

by Ray Duffill Following the successful Preston Show and Family Fun Day last month, a presentation evening was held at the Nags Head in Preston ...
Posted in Community News, Preston